Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome Small Group Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Florence Duomo and Brunelleschi's Dome Small Group Tour

Duration: 3 to 4 hours
Destination: Italy, Toscana, Florence
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  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Florence
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

•Take advantage of exclusive access to the Cathedral with Brunelleschi's Pass.

•Climb Brunelleschi's dome and soak up the spectacular views of the city and surrounding Tuscan countryside.

•Enjoy the most famous architectural masterpieces of Florence's religious center in one tour, accompanied by an expert local guide.

•Join our small group walking tour for a more personalized and interactive experience.

•Focus on the highlights of the Museum of the Opera del Duomo in the company of an expert guide.

•Visit the Baptistery of St. John to complete the exclusive tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

Meet your guide at Duomo Square and start discovering the most famous monument in the heart of Florence.
Your included Brunelleschi Pass gives you pre-reserved access to all attractions in the Duomo Complex:
Museum, Baptistery, the Cathedral, and Brunelleschi's Dome.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Via della Canonica, 1 Piazza del Duomo, 50122, Florence Italy

Enter the iconic cathedral from a separate entrance for small groups.
In the company of your expert guide, learn about the Cathedral, its construction through the centuries, and how it came to be the center of Florence's religious life.
Your guide will help you understand how the Duomo relates to all of the other gorgeous buildings in the Square.

Your Brunelleschi Pass will give you access to the Cathedral and other monuments.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Baptistery of St. John, Piazza San Giovanni, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

In the company of an expert, get priority admission to the octagonal Baptistery of St. John, best known for its ceiling decorated by golden mosaics. It's also renowned for its gleaming bronze doors, known as the Gates of Paradise.
Gaze at the relief work on the detailed panels, and you might be surprised to learn that these are not the originals. The authentic bronze East Doors are currently on display in the Museum.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Opera del Duomo Museum, Piazza del Duomo, 9, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Explore the magnificent Duomo Museum in Florence, home to an impressive collection of priceless art and artifacts from the city's rich history. With your knowledgeable guide, discover fascinating exhibits such as the original wooden scaffolding used in constructing the iconic dome, Donatello's breathtaking sculptures, and the renowned Gates of Paradise from the Baptistery.
Admire Michelangelo's Pietà and other incredible works of art while learning about their history and significance from your expert guide.
Allow the museum's incredible masterpieces to transport you back in time to Florence's Renaissance heyday, and discover the rich cultural heritage of this captivating city.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Brunelleschi's dome, Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Enjoy the privileges of pre-reserved tickets and climb the famous dome at your leisure.
See the wonderful paintings of the Last Judgment by Vasari and Zuccari up close. This magnificent display is still among the largest fresco paintings in the world!
Once at the top, enjoy breathtaking views of Tuscany and Florence as you soak up the best experience in the city.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Giotto's Bell Tower, Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza del Duomo, 50122 Firenze FI, Italy

Choose to climb Giotto's bell tower, one of the four principal monuments on the Piazza del Duomo, at your own pace.

Decked out in white, pink, and green marble like the cathedral next to it, this majestic square bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful campanile in Italy. In fact, it was probably designed more for decorative than for functional purposes.

Your tickets allow you to access the Bell Tower for 72 hours.


Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions
  • Pre-reserved tickets to climb Brunelleschi's Dome
  • Small group tour for a personalized and interactive experience
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Baptistery
  • Pre-reserved tickets for the Museum of the Duomo
  • Brunelleschi Pass: access to all of the sites.
  • Access to the famous Cathedral of Florence with Brunelleschi Pass
  • Entry/Admission - The Baptistery of St. John
  • Entry/Admission - Opera del Duomo Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Giotto's Bell Tower
  • Entry/Admission - Brunelleschi's dome
  • Entry/Admission - Duomo - Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore

Exclusions
  • Transport to the meeting spot
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • The Cathedral of Florence is an “operating” church that can be closed to visitors for any liturgical reason, even without warning (for the funeral of a Cardinal, for example)
  • Consider leaving a buffer before your next tour as the Cupola climb may take longer than expected
  • Please be aware that the off season is an opportunity for restoration work, often unannounced.
  • Visitors are advised that the Baptistery is undergoing restoration of the mosaics of the vault. We apologize for the inconvenience.
  • Entry to the Cathedral is not guaranteed as the Cathedral is a working church and hours can change without notice due to liturgical or other reasons. Our guides make every effort to enter the Cathedral with guests.
  • Please note that backpacks of any size or dimension, and any bag designed to be worn on the back, are not allowed.
  • Florence can be very warm in the summer. Please be advised that this tour includes portions that are outside and could be in the full sun. Please bring a hat, small umbrella, or sunscreen if you are sensitive to the sun.
  • Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
  • Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
  • There are 463 steps to climb the dome at the end of the tour (and no elevator).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Lindt Chocolate Shop Firenze Duomo, Piazza del Duomo, 15R, 50129 Firenze FI, Italy


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 to 4 hours


User's Reviews

Howard_L

26 Apr, 2024

Excellent tour! Eliana(sp?) was really terrific as a guide. She was so well prepared and knowledgeable. The only problem was the audio, which was static sometimes to the point of incoherence. Highly recommended.

cclarsen

26 Apr, 2024

Very informative tour guide. Climbing to the top of the Duomo was a highlight. We took the tour on a holiday and it was very busy. The earphones only had one bud and it was hard to hear our tour guide. Her equipment was also faulty crating a lot of static. Overall, I would highly recommend our guide and this tour!

Larissa_H

21 Apr, 2024

Our tour guide was fantastic! She explained everything with so much detail and we learned so much. This tour was a highlight of our time in Florence.

760tricias

17 Apr, 2024

Very knowledgeable guide who made the tour very informative and interesting. We all squared our shoulders and managed to climb the >400 steps up to the top of the Duomo. Worth it for the beautiful views of all of Florence.

Richard_B

17 Apr, 2024

We thoroughly loved this tour. We were 13 people with our guide, Chiara, who was a native Florentine and art expert. You get so much information from this visit. You begin at the Baptistry, which is currently under renewal so scaffolding covers the dome, but lots to learn from Chiara inside it. Then we went to the museum which houses many of the original sculptures and doors of the Duomo to protect them forever, so the ones you see on the exterior of the Duomo are replicas. We spent a good hour in the museum as there is much to see including the incredible Pieta that Michaelangelo sculpted before his death and a magnificent Donatello sculpture. Then we walked outside to discuss the exterior architecture. Finally, we climbed the stairs to the dome (436 steps, I think it was, seriously). We ended up inside the church to look at from the ground floor, and ended finally with a visit to beneath the floor of the Duomo to see the original stones of the ancient churches that originally were built prior to the current structure. Well worth the money.

User's Picture Gallery

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This is truly an amazing experience!

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Miami during sunset

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Art Meets History in Florence I

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Just perfect:)

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The climb

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Amazing Tour

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Great tour of the Duomo

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Thorough and Informative

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Fascinating history

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Florence Magnificent

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Extremely informative and fun!

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Excellent guided tour of Florence’s Duomo and museum! Stunning views of Florence.

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Florence with Chiara.

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Good tour it could be better if it was not in such a hurry.

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Fortune & Fiori in Florence

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Dome climb is the best

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Beautiful

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A beautiful experience

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Excellent evening in Florence

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